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Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

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Hamburg, Germany
Team Leading Backend Engineer – Kotlin & AI
Team Leading Backend Engineer – Kotlin & AIWas haben E-Commerce, Millionen tägliche Nutzer und ziemlich ambitionierte Tech-Herausforderungen gemeinsam? Genau hier kommst du ins Spiel.Unser Kunde ist ein etabliertes digitales E-Commerce-Unternehmen mit rund 350 Mitarbeitenden und internationaler Ausrichtung. Das Geschäftsmodell ist längst mehr als ein klassischer Online-Shop: Es geht um digitale Produkte, hohe Reichweiten, komplexe Plattformen und die Frage, wie aus einer guten Idee ein Produkt wird, das im Alltag wirklich funktioniert.Dabei trifft die Sicherheit eines erfolgreichen Unternehmens auf die Geschwindigkeit eines modernen Tech-Umfelds. Neue Geschäftsmodelle werden entwickelt, Start-ups unterstützt und Technologien ausprobiert, die das digitale Geschäft von morgen mitgestalten.Für dich heißt das: Du bekommst keine fertige Tech-Welt vorgesetzt, die nur noch verwaltet werden muss. Du kannst Architektur mitgestalten, Teams entwickeln, AI sinnvoll einsetzen und Dinge bauen, die einen sichtbaren Unterschied machen.Benefits30 Urlaubstage plus unbegrenzte zusätzliche UrlaubstageHybrides Arbeiten und Workation-Möglichkeiten - in der Regel 3 Tage pro Quartal im Büro, Reisekosten werden übernommen1.500 € jährliches Weiterbildungsbudget30 € monatlicher Mobilitätszuschuss plus Bike-LeasingBetriebliche AltersvorsorgeEGYM WELLPASS für 25 € Eigenanteil pro MonatViel Vertrauen, Eigenverantwortung und EntscheidungsfreiheitDeine AufgabenFührung und Weiterentwicklung eines produktorientierten Backend-Engineering-TeamsVerantwortung für zentrale B2B-Plattform-ServicesArchitekturentscheidungen gemeinsam mit dem Team treffen und vorantreibenHands-on bleiben, selbst Code schreiben und komplexe technische Herausforderungen lösenMicroservices nach dem Prinzip „You build it, you run it“ verantwortenSichere, skalierbare und wartbare Lösungen mit echtem Business Impact entwickelnEng mit Product Management und internen Stakeholdern zusammenarbeitenAPIs, Schnittstellen und Architektur über mehrere Teams hinweg aufeinander abstimmenAI-gestützte Entwicklung und neue Engineering-Ansätze im Team vorantreibenDein ProfilErfahrung in der Führung und Entwicklung von Engineering-TeamsEmpowernder Führungsstil: Vertrauen statt MicromanagementSehr gute Kenntnisse in Kotlin und Spring BootErfahrung mit MongoDB und/oder PostgreSQLSicherer Umgang mit Microservices, Kubernetes und produktiven SystemenErfahrung mit REST APIs und eventgetriebenen Architekturen, idealerweise KafkaInteresse an AI-gestützter Entwicklung; Erfahrung mit agentischen AI-Praktiken ist ein PlusWenn du einen Job suchst, bei dem „Team Lead“ nicht bedeutet, Tickets zu verteilen und Meetings zu moderieren, sondern Menschen, Technologie und Produkt wirklich zusammenzubringen, solltest du dir diese Rolle genauer anschauen.
Julia KötzingJulia Kötzing
Hamburg, Germany
Team Lead Enginnering Platform - Kotlin, AI & DevOps
Team Lead Enginnering Platform - Kotlin, AI & DevOpsBuild the platform. Shape the architecture. Lead from the front.What do millions of users, a fast-growing e-commerce business and some genuinely interesting engineering challenges have in common?You.Our client is an established international digital e-commerce company with around 350 employees — but this is far from a traditional online retail environment. Behind the products is a sophisticated technology platform handling scale, complex integrations and critical business processes.And they’re not standing still.New digital business models are being built, start-ups are being supported and emerging technologies — including AI — are being explored to create what comes next.This is where you come in.What you’ll be working onLead and grow a high-performing, product-oriented backend engineering teamTake ownership of core B2B platform services used at significant scaleShape architecture and make important technical decisions with your team, not for your teamStay hands-on: write code, solve problems and get into the detailsBuild and operate microservices following a true “You build it, you run it” mindsetDesign secure, scalable and maintainable systems with tangible business impactPartner closely with Product Management and other engineering teamsDefine and align APIs, interfaces and architecture across the wider platformExplore and drive AI-assisted development, including modern agentic AI approachesHelp raise the engineering bar through better tooling, practices and ways of workingThe technologyIf you enjoy modern backend engineering, there’s plenty here to get your teeth into:Kotlin · Spring Boot · Microservices · Kubernetes · MongoDB · PostgreSQL · REST APIs · Event-Driven Architecture · Kafka · AI-assisted Development · DevOpsWhat you bringProven experience leading and developing engineering teamsAn empowering leadership style — trust and autonomy over micromanagementStrong hands-on experience with Kotlin and Spring BootExperience working with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQLSolid understanding of microservices, Kubernetes and production systemsExperience designing and working with REST APIs and event-driven architecturesIdeally, hands-on experience with KafkaA genuine interest in how AI can change the way software is designed and builtExperience with agentic AI development practices is a bonusWhat’s in it for you?You’ll get the freedom and trust you’d expect from a modern engineering organisation, backed by the stability of an established international business.30 days’ holiday + unlimited additional vacation daysHybrid working and workation opportunities — typically just 3 days per quarter in the office, with travel expenses covered€1,500 annual learning & development budget€30 monthly mobility allowance + bike leasingCompany pension schemeEGYM WELLPASS for just €25 personal contribution per monthA culture built around trust, ownership and freedom to make decisionsWhy this role?Because great Engineering Leads should be more than people managers.If you want to stay technical, influence architecture, build great engineering teams, experiment with AI and see the impact of what you build, this role gives you the space to do exactly that.You’ll have the opportunity to bring together people, product and technology — and actually shape all three.If that sounds like the kind of engineering challenge you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.
Julia KötzingJulia Kötzing
Hamburg, Germany
Finance Business Partner – Strategy, Growth & Business Development FBP
Senior Finance Business Partner – Strategy, Growth & Business Development   Was passiert eigentlich, wenn Finance nicht nur auf die Zahlen schaut, sondern aktiv mitentscheidet, wie neue Geschäftsbereiche wachsen? Genau darum geht es in dieser Rolle.   Unser Kunde ist ein etabliertes, international aufgestelltes E-Commerce-Unternehmen mit rund 350 Mitarbeitenden. Im Mittelpunkt stehen digitale Geschäftsmodelle, neue Wachstumsfelder und ein modernes, dynamisches Umfeld, in dem Finance eng mit dem Business zusammenarbeitet.   Als Senior Finance Business Partner bist du nah an den Entscheidungen. Du betreust mehrere Geschäftsbereiche – darunter neue Business Units und ein internationales Start-up – und arbeitest eng mit den jeweiligen Business Ownern zusammen. Du entwickelst Business Cases, hinterfragst Annahmen und hilfst dabei, aus Zahlen die richtigen Entscheidungen für Wachstum und Profitabilität abzuleiten.   Benefits30 Urlaubstage plus unbegrenzte zusätzliche UrlaubstageHybrides Arbeiten und Workation-Möglichkeiten – in der Regel 3 Tage pro Quartal im Büro, Reisekosten werden übernommen1.500 € jährliches Weiterbildungsbudget30 € monatlicher Mobilitätszuschuss plus Bike-LeasingBetriebliche AltersvorsorgeEGYM WELLPASS für 25 € Eigenanteil pro MonatViel Vertrauen, Eigenverantwortung und Entscheidungsfreiheit  Deine AufgabenBetreuung mehrerer Geschäftsbereiche als Finance Business Partner und Sparringspartner für die Business OwnerVerantwortung für Budgeting, Forecasting und monatliches ReportingEntwicklung und Weiterentwicklung von Business Cases und Finanzmodellen – von der ersten Idee bis zum Abgleich mit den tatsächlichen ErgebnissenUnterstützung bei Investitionsentscheidungen und strategischen Fragestellungen durch Szenarioanalysen und Financial OutlooksEnge Zusammenarbeit mit Marketing, Product, Operations und weiteren relevanten FunktionenAufbereitung von Management- und Board-Reporting sowie Übersetzung komplexer Zahlen in klare HandlungsempfehlungenHinterfragen von Business-Annahmen und Sicherstellen einer gesunden finanziellen SteuerungAufbau von Finanzstrukturen, Reporting-Logiken und Prozessen für neue Geschäftsbereiche  Dein Profil5+ Jahre Erfahrung in Finance Business Partnering oder FP&A, idealerweise in einem digitalen oder E-Commerce-UmfeldSehr gute Kenntnisse in Budgeting, Forecasting und Financial ModellingErfahrung im Aufbau von Business Cases sowie mit Investitionsrechnungen und SzenarioanalysenStarkes analytisches Verständnis und Spaß daran, mit größeren Datenmengen zu arbeitenIdealerweise Erfahrung mit SQL, Data Warehouses, Tableau oder Corporate-Planning-ToolsDu kannst komplexe finanzielle Themen verständlich vermitteln und bist ein souveräner Sparringspartner für das BusinessDu arbeitest eigenständig, proaktiv und hands-on und fühlst dich auch in Strukturen wohl, die noch nicht vollständig aufgebaut sindSehr gute Kommunikationsfähigkeiten in Deutsch und Englisch  Wenn du Finance nicht nur reporten, sondern aktiv mitgestalten möchtest und Lust hast, gemeinsam mit dem Business neue Geschäftsfelder aufzubauen, bietet dir diese Rolle viel Verantwortung, Gestaltungsspielraum und echten Einfluss.
Julia KötzingJulia Kötzing
Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, England
Principal C#/.NET Engineer
Principal .NET Engineer Cambridge | Hybrid | £65,000–£90,000 + 10% bonus Our client is a global leader in industrial software and technology, providing solutions used by organisations across manufacturing, energy, engineering and infrastructure. Their technology helps customers manage the complete lifecycle of complex industrial assets, from design and construction through to operation and optimisation. The business is investing significantly in cloud platforms, industrial data and AI, with its R&D teams working on the next generation of intelligent capabilities for its global customer base. The opportunity We’re looking for a Principal .NET Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership within a growing R&D engineering team in Cambridge. This is a senior individual contributor role. You won't be managing a large team. Instead, you'll be expected to define technical direction, solve complex engineering problems, influence architecture and mentor other engineers. What you'll be doingDefining technical approaches and architectural directionDesigning scalable, distributed systems using C#/.NETWorking with microservices, Kubernetes and cloud infrastructureDriving best practices around infrastructure, automation and securitySolving complex technical problems end-to-endInfluencing architecture across a large-scale platformMentoring and supporting other engineersWorking closely with product and engineering teams internationallyUsing and promoting modern AI-assisted development tools such as Codex and ClaudeWhat we're looking forExtensive commercial software engineering experienceDeep C#/.NET expertiseStrong understanding of distributed systems and microservicesExperience with Kubernetes, cloud platforms and Infrastructure as CodeStrong knowledge of authentication and authorisationBroad understanding of modern software architectureProven experience taking ownership of complex technical problemsAbility to provide technical leadership without formal people-management responsibilityA genuine interest in using AI tools to improve the software development process
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, England
Senior C#/.NET Engineer
Senior .NET Engineer Cambridge | Hybrid | £55,000–£80,000 + 5% bonus   Our client is a global industrial technology and engineering software business whose solutions are used by organisations around the world to manage complex industrial operations. Their software supports everything from designing and building assets through to operating, maintaining and optimising them. With a major focus on cloud, connected industrial data and AI, they are continuing to expand their R&D capabilities and are building new ways for users to interact with industrial data through intelligent applications and agents.   The opportunity We’re looking for a Senior .NET Engineer to join their growing R&D team in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems across the stack and wants to work with C#, Kubernetes, microservices, cloud infrastructure and distributed systems.   The role You’ll be working on a platform built around a large microservices architecture, helping make industrial data accessible through modern applications and emerging AI capabilities. You’ll be involved in:Designing and developing C#/.NET microservicesBuilding scalable, distributed applicationsWorking with Kubernetes and containerised environmentsInfrastructure automation and Infrastructure as CodeAuthentication and authorisationAPI design and integrationContributing to architectural and technical decisionsWorking across international engineering teamsUsing AI/LLM tools such as Codex and Claude within your development workflow  What we're looking for5+ years' software engineering experienceStrong commercial experience with C#/.NETGood understanding of microservices and distributed systemsExperience with Kubernetes and cloud technologiesExposure to IaC, automation and modern DevOps practicesUnderstanding of authentication and authorisationStrong API and application development experienceSomeone who has worked across a broad technology stack rather than being highly siloedComfortable actively incorporating AI tools into your development workflow  The team values engineering breadth. You don't need to be an expert in every technology, but you should understand how the different pieces of a modern platform fit together.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, England
Intermediate C#/.NET Engineer
Cambridge | Hybrid | £40,000–£50,000 + 5% bonus   We’re working with a global industrial technology company that provides software used by organisations across industries including manufacturing, energy, infrastructure and engineering. Their technology supports the full industrial lifecycle, helping businesses design, build, operate and optimise complex assets.   The company is continuing to invest heavily in cloud technology, connected industrial data and AI, and is expanding its R&D engineering team in Cambridge.   The opportunity Are you a .NET engineer who enjoys working across different parts of a technology stack rather than being boxed into one narrow area? You’ll join an R&D team developing a modern platform that brings together industrial data, cloud technologies, microservices and AI-driven capabilities.   What you’ll be doingDeveloping scalable applications and services using C#/.NETWorking within a microservices and Kubernetes-based environmentContributing to cloud infrastructure and automationWorking with distributed systems and modern application architecturesBuilding secure applications, including authentication and authorisationCollaborating with engineers across the UK and international teamsUsing modern AI/LLM developer tools as part of your everyday engineering workflowWhat we’re looking forAround 3–5 years of software engineering experienceStrong C#/.NET development experienceExposure to microservices and cloud-based systemsSome experience with Kubernetes, containers or Infrastructure as CodeGood understanding of APIs and distributed applicationsA broad engineering mindset and willingness to get involved across the stackComfortable using AI coding tools such as Codex or Claude
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
London, Greater London, South East, England
Music Publishing Partnerships Manager
Music Publishing Partnerships Manager – Contract Position – HIRING ASAPLocation: Hybrid working in London office Start Date: ASAP Duration: 12-month contract Daily Rate: £550 - £630 per day PAYE (Negotiable)SummaryThis is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of music publishing and technology, overseeing partner management and engagement with music publishers, collection societies and hubs based in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). ResponsibilitiesManage publishing partnerships across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) ensuring effective communication, product understanding and delivery of contractual requirements.Support internal data-driven analysis and decision making on publishing-specific strategy / issuesPartner closely with operations teams to ensure timely and accurate data exchange between music publishing partners and the clientTriage and resolve partner issues, coordinating internal teams and systems to drive solutionsBe a source of insights about the music publishing ecosystem and partnersSupport execution of marketing programmes that ladder up to company goals and support music publisher and songwriter prioritiesExecute in an intense, fast-paced, and highly iterative environmentTop 3 Skills NeededSignificant music publishing industry expertise (distinct from music labels)Digital music licensing expertise/understanding (e.g., Meta, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon)Understanding of publishing rights and data exchange in digital marketsAbility to engage and work with senior-level stakeholders (director level)Key Skills10 years of relevant experienceExtensive experience in music publishing / collective management organisation partner management and/or engagementDigital music experience including understanding of digital business models, music publishing rights and music rights dataExperience developing effective working relationships with broad set of stakeholdersExperience leading data-driven analysisTop 3 Bonus SkillsDigital platform experience (e.g., YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Amazon, Apple)Music publisher experience (e.g., Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell, PRS for Music, SACEM)Numeracy and comfort interpreting data
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Snr Business Analyst - API, Data & Analytics
Senior Business Analyst - API, Data & Analytics Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid) Contract: 12-month contract, with a view to extend Rate: Up to €400 per day We’re looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a strong understanding of API-driven applications, data capture and analytics to join a leading financial services environment in Dublin. This role would suit someone who can bridge the gap between business and technology, translating business needs into clear product requirements while understanding how data, applications and integrations work together across complex enterprise environments. Duties:  Gather, analyse and translate business requirements into clear product and system requirements. Work with API-driven backend applications and system integrations. Analyse and map end-to-end data and application flows, including upstream and downstream systems, integrations and dependencies. Analyse business processes and translate requirements across interconnected systems. Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to understand how data is captured, processed and used. Support analytical tagging and data capture strategies. Document requirements, processes, system flows and dependencies. Help identify opportunities to improve data quality, processes and data-driven solutions. Requirements:  Solid experience as a Business Analyst. Strong understanding of API-based solutions and system integrations. Experience with analytics tagging frameworks and data capture strategies. Ability to translate business use cases into clear, actionable product requirements. Strong understanding of end-to-end system architecture, including upstream and downstream integrations and dependencies. Experience mapping business requirements across interconnected systems and platforms. Strong understanding of data and application flows within enterprise environments. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Financial services experience is preferred.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

David Young

Director & Co-Founder

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Hicks

Head of DACH - Software, DevOps & Cloud

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Georgina Nettleton

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Taylor Rothwell

Principal Consultant

Max Binnie

DACH Data, AI & Analytics Lead

Jason Morley

Senior Consultant

Joe Woodard

Contract Consultant - Switzerland

Julia Kötzing

Senior Account Manager & Delivery Consultant

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Gizem Cicek

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant

Henry Townsend

Senior Consultant

Ciara Mulcahy

Consultant

Síofra Guerin

Consultant

Harry Murphy

Consultant

Ashley Lawrence

Founder & Group CEO

Oliver Perry

COO

Viki Dowthwaite

Commercial Director

Aaron Gonsalves

Head of Talent

Matthew Goddard

Head of Legal & Compliance

Marita Harper

HR Partner

Micha Swallow

People Development & Performance Lead

Sabrina Jones

Commercial Payroll Lead

Georgia Mason

Consultant

Mahesh Chadha

AI Engineering Consultant